Public schools in West Covina, CA
25 open public schools with an address in West Covina, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,832
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of West Covina public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in West Covina, CA: 15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,832 students, an average of 593 per school. The largest campus is West Covina High (1,756 students), and the largest elementary school is San Jose Charter Academy (1,255).
West Covina Unified operates the most schools here (15), and 3 regular districts have at least one West Covina campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving West Covina
Elementary schools in West Covina
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Elementary West Covina Unified | 03–06 | 220 | 19.5:1 | |
| Cameron Elementary West Covina Unified | KG–05 | 363 | 23.9:1 | |
| Grovecenter Elementary Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 595 | 24.8:1 | |
| Hollingworth Elementary Rowland Unified | KG–06 | 382 | 23.9:1 | |
| Merced Elementary West Covina Unified | KG–05 | 617 | 29.4:1 | |
| Merlinda Elementary West Covina Unified | KG–06 | 460 | 22.8:1 | |
| Mesa Elementary Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 753 | 24.2:1 | |
| Monte Vista Elementary West Covina Unified | KG–06 | 448 | 23.9:1 | |
| Orangewood Elementary West Covina Unified | KG–05 | 580 | 25:1 | |
| Rowland Avenue Elementary Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 423 | 24.4:1 | |
| San Jose Charter Academy San Jose Charter Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 1,255 | 22.8:1 | |
| Telesis Academy of Science & Math Rowland Unified | KG–08 | 621 | 23.8:1 | |
| Vine Elementary West Covina Unified | KG–05 | 346 | 21.4:1 | |
| Wescove Elementary West Covina Unified | KG–02 | 224 | 18.4:1 | |
| Workman Avenue Elementary Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 455 | 24.6:1 |
Middle schools in West Covina
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle West Covina Unified | 06–08 | 597 | 20.8:1 | |
| Giano Intermediate Rowland Unified | 07–08 | 463 | 20:1 | |
| Hollencrest Middle West Covina Unified | 06–08 | 737 | 24.5:1 | |
| Traweek Middle Covina-Valley Unified | 06–08 | 614 | 22.4:1 | |
| Walnut Grove Intermediate West Covina Unified | 07–08 | 259 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in West Covina
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado High (Continuation) West Covina Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 120 | 9.7:1 | |
| Edgewood High West Covina Unified | 09–12 | 712 | 16.3:1 | |
| Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina West Covina Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 264 | 21.5:1 | |
| South Hills High Covina-Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,568 | 22:1 | |
| West Covina High West Covina Unified | 09–12 | 1,756 | 21.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.4%
- Hispanic74.7%
- Black2.1%
- Asian17.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 West Covina schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,832 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Covina
How many public schools are in West Covina, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in West Covina: 15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 14,832 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Covina?
Schools with an address in West Covina belong to 4 education agencies, led by West Covina Unified (15 schools), Covina-Valley Unified (6 schools), Rowland Unified (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in West Covina?
West Covina High reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Covina, with 1,756 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Covina?
Yes. 1 of the 25 public schools in West Covina are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including San Jose Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Covina schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Covina public schools is 22.8:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in West Covina guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby California cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities